WARFARE - Mayhem, Fuckin' Mayhem 1986

I still remember the torn MetalHammer review from back then, and it said, and I quote: "This album is only for brewery owners and Tankard fans." I immediately thought, I like both and I have to buy the record, the reviewer is an idiot and no matter what he says, they've already made two great albums, so the next one can't be crap. I like it when those morons screw up an LP, then it gets interesting for me. So here we go.... Warfare brings back very good memories that are still etched in my mind and listening to them is always a joy and pleasure for me. Formed in the early Eighties by drummer and vocalist Evo, who was previously associated with the Blood. The band's sound is a blend of Punk and Metal, often categorized as speed or thrash metal, with a raw and aggressive edge. Warfare's debut album Pure Filth (still coming) was released in 1984 and produced by Lemmy  (R.I.P.), which helped to establish their presence in the Metal scene. Their second masterpiece "Metal Anarchy" followed in 1985 and this bloody bastard, the third one Mayhem Fuckin' Mayhem (Falken on bass left and was replaced by Zlaughter) came out in 1986, again on Neat Records, and continued to build on their reputation for high-energy music with a fine Punk attitude. Throughout their career, Warfare has been known for their uncompromising sound and have maintained a cult following among fans of the heavier subgenres of metal. For me this is the last good Warfare album, after this they sound a bit too weak and without ideas like a fucking grey day in November. Anyway, eleven gems that will brighten up your day and that's all that matters, must listen!!

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IMPACT - Attraverso L'Involucro 12'' 1986

A band whose debut split single I posted many years ago and which I have now come across again follows now and it is a fantastic 12Inch by Impact from Ferrara on Blu Bus and this seven goodies are rip roaring Italian Hardcore at it's fucking best, First a short review: Jolting, mind-blowing HC in the great Italian tradition which will bowl you over. Tempo changes galore, amazingly great production, and impassioned “us vs. them” lyrics. Brain-shattering music from the heart, get it! (Walter Glaser, MRR #50 • July 1987) Their sound really doesn't need more words and I enjoy using reviews, because I'm sometimes too lazy for them myself. I already said a few words about the band bio at the 7Inch post but you will find some interesting founding details from drummer Gigo within. A solid start, I think, and today the kitchen stays cold. It's Museumsuferfest again, and I might make an appearance there sometime, but not until later. Cheers!

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... BUT ALIVE - Sog EP 1994

Hamburg: lively Punk city of the early years and a variety of excellent bands are at home here, including ...But Alive and they were one of the few combos in the Nineties that managed to avoid slipping into apoliticality. No political rhetoric, no MTV clowning and their critique of the system remained tough and precise. They hate the state of all-knowing coolness that regards any thought of revolt as a disused embarrassment. And they do this not with the index, but with the middle finger and just say what needs to be said. Sog contains four tracks and was released in three versions via Weird System after the first album, and all of them are excellent milestones, especially 'Scheiße Erkennen' is one of my favorite songs, the lyrics aren't even that important for me, it's more about people who aren't what they seem to be and recognizing that is sometimes painful and incomprehensible. A shitty experience of course, and letting go isn't sometimes easy but as the saying goes: GOODBYE SETS YOU FREE! Well, at the end of 1999 the band announced their dissolution on their website: they had developed in different directions, musically and personally. I would also like to mention that the cover was designed by the American artist Eric Drooker, for whom he also designed the first three albums.

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A Little Snack!

Uhhhh, that's easily enough for three days... you can see what my fridge has to offer (besides Äppler). I conjured up a delicious turkey pan with zucchini, onions and tomato sauce, seasoned with salt, pepper, curry and Italian herbs, but be careful, don't make it too spicy as I like it. I drank a bit of Äppler and listened to the rain and WDM 016. What more could your heart for? Have fun cooking!

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DEPROGRAMMER - Discipline EP 1980

It's weekend, and I have some peace and no appointments, so I'll see what I can come up with today. A rare record that was original released without a sleeve will kick things off and this beauty came via At Last Records and it's the debut 7Inch from Deprogrammer, a short-lived combo from Texas but moved to Los Angeles, and here with female vocals by Nina, who unfortunately wasn't part of the subsequent recordings. Three catchy mid-tempo hymns which are already stinging because of their length and Nina with her passionate voice also raises the songs considerably to the upper level of smooth sounds. I can definitely say it's not a typical LA Punk record, just different and very interesting. Another single and an album followed - you know where to click for that - and unfortunately I can't provide any further information because there isn't any, and in 1980 I was at home. They weren't on any Compilations back then and the Bootlegs they're on have always the same song and that's a bit stupid. Now I treat myself to the fridge and look what's hidden there.

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W.D.M. - Democracy? EP 1985

Tonight a combo with my initials and I'll tell you right away, they weren't my namesake. W.D.M. (World Disarmament Movement) was a five piece from Jakobstad and consisted of Snoro (vocals), Jani (guitars), Jari (bass), Kaitsu (drums), Rape (synth) and they made three 7Inches in their short lifespan and this is the second, I think, and a lot of Compi contributions (check the blog for this) were also managed. Well, when music from the north of Europe is mentioned, it is usually intense and uncompromising. That's exactly what this little record offers us, with its seven or eight fast-paced chocolate pieces and if you can spend fifteen minutes of your valuable time, use it and enjoy the loud, dirty sound of W.D.M. that rumbles like the thunderstorm above me. A review: Containing all the good characteristics of Finnish hardcore, this young band is coming into its own. Powerful and tight, this release has fine production that accentuates their wild vocals with neat echoes and underscores the fine guitar work. Excellent, with both thrash and slower tunes. (Tim Yohannan, MRR #26 • July 1985) and if that's not enough, you have to hear it!

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INGRON HUTLÖS - Necrophilian Hits EP 1984

Ingron Hutlös were a short lived four piece from Karlshamn and consisted of Gill (vocals/guitar), Janne (guitar/vocals), Jonte (bass), Micke (drums) and this is their only self-released 7Inch with four trashy numbers. Info: "When the band Ingron Hutlös was formed in the spring of 1982, the members were in eighth and ninth grade respectively. Like most in Karlshamn, the Rockslaget association and their gigs had a great impact on the teenagers. None of the members had played before, so who would play what was less important. They slowly started jamming, or what to call the noise that arose when the members fumbled around on their instruments. But soon they came up with a song with the appropriate name “Ge Upp!” Something they definitely didn’t intend to do after creating this musical masterpiece.

After some time in the garage at drummer Micke’s parents’ house, they moved down to the basement at Musikforum where they had access to equipment and avoided angry neighbors who didn’t understand the music that Ingron Hutlös created. Through Musikforum they also got the opportunity to be on stage in front of a live audience. As the third band out before the hard rockers Parasite and the visiting Gothenburg band Viva, Ingron Hutlös made their debut. You might think it was strange that the band chose Musikforum instead of Rockslaget, but Rockslaget was largely driven by the zealot Kheiwe Axelsson, and when he passed away, the air went out of the association. At Musikforum, Ingron Hutlös were seen as a bit of an oddball, but were appreciated by the older and more educated/progressive musicians for their “youthful” drive and energy. Musically, they embraced American Hardcore instead of British raw Punk. The band was even accused by other Punks of playing too fast and too loud.

In 1983, they decided to record a few songs on a demo, these recordings later ended up on various Compilations and cassettes. The following year, it was time for their debut album. An EP that was actually supposed to be shared with Arroganta Agitatorer ended up being their own EP “Necrophilin Hits”. It can also be mentioned that when Sound Pollution did a second pressing of the EP and sent some copies of the album together with Mob 47's "Nuclear Attack" to the big country in the west, the package was stopped at American customs because of the cover of Ingron's EP. So neither Ingron Hutlös nor Mob 47 made it to the American distributor.

After the recording of the EP, Janne disappeared to Australia for a year. Manfred Dornhäuser from Nyx Negativ was his replacement. They continued to play out at home in Karlshamn and in other places in southern Sweden. They also recorded what became the band's last demo. When Janne returned, the band briefly became a quintet before going their separate ways due to different musical visions. The last gig was with D.O.A. - Patrik Gill then joined Marie Celeste, Manfred withdrew and the others continued under the name Sonic Love." (source: punktjafs) In 2024, a Compilation called Flogging A Dead Corpse was released on PukeNVomit Records, featuring the EP and demos from 1983 and 1985.

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V/A - Earth Rapers & Hell Raisers 2x7'' 1989

We stay fast and loud and come to this double 7inch on Hippycore Records with mostly American bands that are rather unknown to me (except Samiam whose song is almost out of place I think) but somehow and where all of them made a 7inch or even a record. It's a Benefit release for Phoenix Earth First!, I can't say exactly what it is or was but it doesn't matter, the song selection is consistently cool and sharp. A healthy mix I would say, Hardcore with a bit of metal influence and solid like a good friend who won't let you down, a second release followed in the same year on green vinyl with different colored cover. That was the weekend on wdthtc and let's see what's coming up next week, apart from a dentist appointment at 7:00 in the morning, I'm already looking forward to that....

1.Technology (The Evil) - SINS OF THE FLESH

2.Intellectual Hypocrites - BENT!

3.Nuclear Delicacies - JESTERS OF CHAOS

4.Graveyard At Sea - PISSED HAPPY CHILDREN

5.Hold My Breath - REALITY CONTROL

6.Gender Slavery - CONSPIRACY OF EQUALS

7.Blind Man's Holiday - MACHINE

8.Insightful - SAMIAM

9.Fuck, Kill, Destroy - PLEASANT VALLEY CHILDREN

10.Kenny's Song - POLLUTION CIRCUS

11.Earth First! - SEEIN' RED

12.Christian Crack Diary - CHRIST ON A CRUTCH

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7 SECONDS - Committed For Life EP 1983

I guess I don't have to tell everyone who the 7 Seconds are. They've released a lot of vinyl, and anyone who likes straightforward, fast Hardcore definitely couldn't ignore this band from Reno. This is their second EP on Squirtdown Records with seven blasts. A review by MMR describes the package in a few words: Another superb 7 Seconds release. This new EP highlights all of their traditional qualities - raging thrash music, great tunes, intelligent and inspirational lyrics (more personally-oriented this time around) - and adds more guitar power, some new musical twists, and improved production. There’s a very noticeable Minor Threat influence in the vocal phrasing, but this is still Skeeno hardcore at its finest. (Jeff Bale, MRR #7 • July/August 1983) I can't add anything to that, except one thing: if you need to clear your head or if some shit is bothering you, put this record on and your mood will improve immensely. And now I'll see what the day brings, the sun is shining and I need some fresh air.

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UGLY SHADOWS - Demo 2014

These are the first three demo tracks by this underrated female fronted anarcho dark Post-Punkers Ugly Shadows from Istanbul and it's a real pity that they only lasted three years. Well, I think it's not easy to reach many people or labels when you have to scrape together every fucking penny yourself to even release a piece of vinyl. So digital files are okay for that but doesn’t feel the same I think. Well, before such interesting bands are forgotten, it is necessary to introduce them in blogs and do a bit of advertising. In case of Ugly Shadows it is unfortunately too late since they no longer existed but take a look and discover something new, you can also find their s/t EP in this theater. One thing is certain: you'll have three cool songs to listen to, and I'll now say goodbye and focus on the Bundesliga, it's finally starting today!

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